The Gleeds business in Africa has enjoyed much success and growth in recent years, and we are looking to recruit a Senior Project Manager with experience in managing and contributing to construction projects in one or more of the following sectors. [Hospitality, OR Top notch residential, OR Industrial Projects, OR shopping malls].
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Supporting Business Unit Directors in delivering business objectives.
Positively engaging with Customers and developing, growing and maintaining Customer relationships.
Provide leadership and guidance to project teams, ensuring efficient collaboration.
Delivering high quality services and ensuring that project management deliverables meet Customers’ requirements.
Managing projects to deliver high quality services and deliverables in accordance with the business procedures.
Administrating contracts as Contract Administrator, Employer’s Agent or Project Manager.
Producing and presenting reports to Customers.
Mentoring and coaching employees to their full potential.
Identifying new business development opportunities and driving growth across the Business Units activities.
Advising Directors promptly of any issues that have risen, or might arise, on projects.
About You
The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate significant experience in leading project teams, in one or more of the targeted sectors, throughout the entire lifecycle of the project with demonstratable understanding of the relevant norms and standards of the targeted sector, stakeholders management, team leadership, and management of construction contracts.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related fields; Post graduate degree is a plus.
12+ years of proven experience in delivering project management services in major construction projects or frameworks.
Professional certifications and affiliations will be considered for different positions where it complements the role’s responsibilities.
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English is a must.
Demonstratable leadership and problem-solving skills are mandatory to demonstrate.
About Us
About us
A world of opportunity
Gleeds is a place to be part of something bigger. We take pride in our diverse and supportive culture that empowers you to make a difference while creating connections with brilliant people – colleagues and clients alike. Enjoy doing work that shapes our collective future, while steering your own journey in a trusting environment. Benefit from our rich heritage and global opportunities as you construct a career with purpose.
With over 75 offices across the globe, you’ll become part of a truly global team that isn’t restricted by borders. We welcome new perspectives and ideas but above all, we believe that quality relationships sit at the heart of good business. We strive to be the people that seek to understand and bring people together. Wherever we are in the world, we’re committed to the success of our people, clients and communities – giving everyone a safer and more sustainable place to live, work and thrive.
Our values underpin what we stand for and how we work:
Professionalism with personality
Excellence with humility
Innovation with agility
We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status or gender.
We recognise the importance of work/life balance and agree flexible working arrangements to suit each individual.
Gleeds is a Great Place to Work certified employer.